New Suspect Arrested in 30-Year-Old Mystery: Mexico's Presidential Candidate Assassination
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A shocking new development has emerged in the 1994 assassination of Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio. Federal prosecutors in Mexico have arrested Jorge Antonio Sánchez Ortega, allegedly an accomplice in the crime that shook the country. The arrest was confirmed by a federal official, who wished to remain anonymous, and took place in Tijuana on Saturday. Colosio, a candidate for the Institutional Revolutionary Party, was shot twice during a rally in Tijuana. For over 30 years, the case has remained unsolved, despite the imprisoned confession of Mario Aburto, who initially claimed responsibility for the assassination but later retracted his statement, citing torture. However, in 2024, federal prosecutors began to seek justice for Colosio's murder, focusing on a former intelligence agent who was assigned as Colosio's bodyguard. New evidence has come to light, including ballistic evidence and witness testimony, which suggests that the agent was at the scene of the crime and may have fired the second shot. The agent's immediate release after the shooting has been described as a 'criminal cover-up' by the Attorney General's Office. The National Human Rights Commission had previously recommended that the federal prosecutor's office reopen the investigation, citing concerns over Aburto's treatment. The arrest of Sánchez Ortega marks a significant step forward in the pursuit of justice for Colosio's family and the people of Mexico. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen whether this new suspect will be held accountable for his alleged role in the crime.
